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Library of Parliament Publications: Social Security Issues |
The Social Security Debate in the United States |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 05-41E | |
| Pages | 16 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $13.50 | |
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Written by Marc LeBlanc. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2006. Description: |
| 18 August 2005 Social Security in the United States is a mandatory, contributory social insurance program that provides wage earners with a basic level of income during retirement. Social Security was designed as a pay-as-you-go program whereby the contributions of today’s workers pay for the benefits of today’s retirees. Reform of Social Security has become one of President George W. Bush’s chief domestic issues. This paper briefly explores the origins and development of Social Security in the United States. It then looks at the issues related to the current Social Security debate and review the options for reform, including the proposal to introduce personal savings accounts. Finally, it contrasts the current debate in the United States with the Canada Pension Plan reforms to which the federal and provincial governments agreed in 1997. |
Federal Housing Policy |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 02-55E | |
| Pages | 14 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $13.50 | |
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Written by Jean Dupuis. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2003. Description: |
| 8 January 2003 This paper outlines the evolution of federal housing policy, with a particular focus on social housing, from the enactment of the Dominion Housing Act in 1935 until the present era, in which housing policy is dominated by government restraint and rationalization. Although some specific housing programs are mentioned, the focus is on the underlying socio-economic context that drives federal housing policy. |
Legal Aid in Canada |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 04-38E | |
| Pages | 29 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $16.50 | |
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Written by Karen Hindle and Philip Rosen. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2004. Description: |
| 6 August 2004 This paper examines the current state of legal aid in Canada. Comparisons are drawn across jurisdictions and over time. It also discusses the legislative framework behind the provision of legal aid. Fianlly, it documents some of the calls for reform, reviewing the arguments both for and against expanding legal aid programs. |
The Reverse Mortgage: A Solution to Retirement Funding |
| Format | Stapled Pages | |
| Catalogue No. | PRB 02-59E | |
| Pages | 13 | |
| Language | English; Aussi disponible en français | |
| Price | $13.50 | |
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Written by Philippe Le Goff. Published by the Library of Parliament, 2003. Description: |
| 14 February 2003 The financial product known as the "reverse mortgage" allows homeowners to withdraw part of the net value of their residence and thereby boost their disposable income with the equity tied up in their homes. In the coming years, it could play a key role in retirement funding. This paper describes how the reverse mortgage works, summarizes the reasons for its current marginal role in Canada, and explores it future potential. |
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